Quick Answer

Deadbeat Attendant is a common Creature — Vampire Employee from UNF (UNF) costing {1}{B}. Legal in Commander.

Deadbeat Attendant MTG card

Deadbeat Attendant

Creature — Vampire Employee

Card Text

When this creature enters, open an Attraction. (Put the top card of your Attraction deck onto the battlefield.)

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Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 UNF UNF 🎨 Sebastian Giacobino
Open an Attraction

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$1.68
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$2.49
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€1.56
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Banned
Legacy Banned
Oathbreaker Banned
Pauper Banned
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Banned

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deadbeat Attendant? Basics

Deadbeat Attendant is a Creature — Vampire Employee card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, open an Attraction. (Put the top card of your Attraction deck onto the battlefield.)"

How much mana does Deadbeat Attendant cost to cast? Basics

Deadbeat Attendant has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Deadbeat Attendant's mana cost of {1}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Deadbeat Attendant has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Deadbeat Attendant's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, open an Attraction. (Put the top card of your Attraction deck onto the battlefield.)"

What is the current price of Deadbeat Attendant? Pricing

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Where can I buy Deadbeat Attendant? Pricing

You can purchase Deadbeat Attendant from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Deadbeat Attendant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Deadbeat Attendant in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Deadbeat Attendant legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Deadbeat Attendant in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Deadbeat Attendant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Deadbeat Attendant is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Deadbeat Attendant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Deadbeat Attendant in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Deadbeat Attendant legal in Legacy? Legality

Deadbeat Attendant is Banned in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Deadbeat Attendant legal in Vintage? Legality

Deadbeat Attendant is Banned in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Deadbeat Attendant legal in Pauper? Legality

Deadbeat Attendant is Banned in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Deadbeat Attendant from? Details

This printing of Deadbeat Attendant is from UNF (UNF), with collector number 355.

Deadbeat Attendant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Deadbeat Attendant's rarity? Details

Deadbeat Attendant is a common card in UNF.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Deadbeat Attendant? Details

Deadbeat Attendant was illustrated by Sebastian Giacobino.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Deadbeat Attendant's power and toughness? Details

Deadbeat Attendant is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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